Conventional wisdom says that opera only appeals to a graying, aging audience. But a group of young Catholic University graduates has set out to dispel that idea. They've formed an ambitious new opera company geared to a younger, more diverse fan base. We'll talk with them about their approach to a tradition-bound art form, and get a live in-studio performance.
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-07-09/opera-new-generation
Opera for a New Generation
Listen Thursday, Jul. 9, 2009 at 1:33 p.m. in Arts & Culture, SocietyGuests
Sarah Philippa
Co-founder, Opera Alterna; "Claire," Magnum Opus
Jay Brock
Co-founder, Opera Alterna; Director, Magnum Opus
Tad Czyzewski
Baritone; "Robert," Magnum Opus
Rob Legge
Tenor; "John," Magnum Opus
Tricia Lepofsky
Mezzo-Soprano; "Polyhymnia the Greek Muse of Sacred Poetry," Magnum Opus
Daniele Lorio
Soprano, "Melpomene the Greek Muse of Tragedy," Magnum Opus
Eric Sillers
Baritone; "Robert Schumann," Magnum Opus
Michael Oberhauser
Composer and Conductor, "Magnum Opus"
Nicolas Catravas
Pianist, "Magnum Opus"
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